Program Coordinator to UNITY / Програмний/а координатор/ка до IREX

Who We Are 

At IREX we strive for a more just, prosperous, and inclusive world—where individuals reach their full potential, governments serve their people and communities thrive.  

But around the globe, persistent poverty, repression, and injustice prevent too many people form achieving their full potential.  To address these problems, we focus on people, not on vaccines, roads, or wells. We support individuals and institutions to create change in their own communities—and to create person to person bridges between nations.  

IREX works with partners in more than 100 countries in four areas essential to progress: cultivating leaders, empowering youth, strengthening institutions, and increasing access to quality education and information. 

Program Coordinator will work as a regional representative of the UNITY project implemented by IREX office in Ukraine. Program Coordinator will work as a full-time employee under the supervision of Youth Centers Manager and in close coordination with IREX Ukraine office be responsible for regional program activities. 

The position is based in Ukraine with some opportunities to travel within the country.  

You will Get: 

Committed, passionate, collaborative, and mission-driven colleagues who make IREX a good place to work. You will receive best-in-class learning, development, and growth opportunities, as well as a comprehensive benefits package designed to help you thrive. This includes a well-being and employee assistance program, health coverage, a flexible work schedule, a generous PTO policy, a technology stipend, a diverse and inclusive work environment, and many more benefits. 

Are you the next member of our team? 

Your Background & Skills 

• Bachelor’s degree in business management, administration, human resource management or related field,
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant work experience with international donors, knowledge of requirements and procedures for managing grant programs is an advantage;
• Volunteer experience is an advantage;
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, ability to work with different age groups and adapt to the needs of the target audience;
• Minimum of two years of relevant experience connected to the program scope of activities).
• High organizational skills, experience in organizing various types of training and interactive activities;
• Experience of working as a trainer or facilitator is an advantage;
• Ability to establish contacts and partnerships;
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Flexibility, readiness to work in tight deadlines;
• Team work skills, readiness to work in the virtual team mode;
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and complete tasks in accordance with stated deadlines;
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills including time management, ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced working environment, and ability to remain flexible while adhering to strict deadlines
• Demonstrate impartiality, empathy and neutrality in work;
• Critical thinking, flexibility and readiness to implement changes in present realities;
• Willingness to grow and develop. Participation in IREX internal preparatory trainings is obligatory;
• Strong command of spoken/written Ukrainian.
• Strong command of spoken/written English is an advantage.
• Must demonstrate valid proof of unrestricted work authorization in Ukraine.

Your Daily Tasks 

• Provides a full range of program support to the IREX Ukraine based Program Manager(s) in implementation of regional Program activities;
• Contributes to planning, implementation and oversight of activities aimed at strengthening the capacity and raising the quality of services offered by youth centers;
• Serves as a representative of the Program and main contact point between Kyiv office and local stakeholders;
• Organizes and conduct training and other education activities for target audience;
• Supports the implementation of project elements at the regional level in accordance with the approved working plan;
• Provides monitoring to project stakeholders and activities implemented by subawardees, participate in the monitoring and evaluation of project activities;
• Responsible for providing regular reports in accordance with the IREX standards and requirements and approved reporting format;
• Presents program activities and conduct outreach and maintain effective relations and collaboration with partners, project participants and representatives of local authorities;
• Under the supervision of Youth Center Manager, plans Program expansion to various geographies and audiences;
• Supports in communication, collection of success stories and program participants feedback;
• Assists with the collection of the necessary documentation, including the collection of contract and vendor information and data for analytical materials.
• Actively cooperates and maintenances of effective internal communication with the Program Manager(s) and program team from the head office in Kyiv;
• Responsible for due diligent record keeping of program related documents, financial forms and payments;
• Provides programmatic, financial, administrative, and logistical support to ensure smooth implementation of the program;
• Plans and organize program offline and online events (trainings, workshops, working group meetings, conferences, presentations, consultancies etc);
• coordinates with target communities, provides relevant information and collection of program participants feedback;
• Assists with the collection of the necessary documentation, including the collection of information for analytical materials.
• Travels to regions to attend/lead program activities, events and meetings (as requested and agreed with IREX Kyiv office);
• Supports in preparation of reports on the results of the program implementation in the regions;
• Coordinates and tracks program activities in regions;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

IREX will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments of 2008. 

We conduct background checks on all successful candidates. 

This position is Kyiv based and is eligible for telework. 

This position is not eligible for Immigration Sponsorship. 

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE 

EOE – Equal Opportunity Employer 

We are an equal opportunity employer with a commitment to diversity. 

All individuals, regardless of personal characteristics, are encouraged to apply. AA/EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled 

Please visit to apply:

Program Coordinator, UNITY | IREX Job Board (ultipro.com)